Title: 1916 Woodrow Wilson TLS on White House Stationery "I am so bound by my duties here in Washington...extend to Sir Robert Borden my warmest greetings." – PSA/DNA Authenticated - One week after Wilson won re-election during a period of global tension—mere months before the U.S. would enter the war in April 1917.

Description:
Offered here is a Typed Letter Signed (TLS) by President Woodrow Wilson, dated November 15, 1916, on official White House, Washington letterhead. Typed in dark blue ink and crisply signed "Woodrow Wilson" in bold black ink at the close, this letter measures approximately 7" x 9" and is addressed to Mr. Thomas D. Neelands of New York City.

In this letter, President Wilson expresses regret at being unable to attend an event due to his obligations in Washington and conveys his greetings to Canadian Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden. The contents read:

THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON

November 15, 1916

My dear Mr. Neelands:

It is a matter of sincere regret to me that I am so bound by my duties here in Washington and shall be until after the assembling of the Congress in December, that it is literally impossible for me to give myself such pleasures as you propose.

Will you not be kind enough to extend to Sir Robert Borden my warmest greetings and express to him the regret that I feel that I cannot greet him in person?

Cordially and sincerely yours,

Woodrow Wilson

Mr. Thomas D. Neelands,
6 West Twenty-second Street,
New York City.

Historical Context:
Dated just one week after Wilson won re-election in the contentious 1916 presidential race against Charles Evans Hughes, this letter reflects Wilson's intense presidential duties as he prepared for a second term. At the time, Canada’s Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden was a crucial Allied figure during World War I. The letter hints at ongoing diplomatic courtesies and cross-border relations during a period of global tension—mere months before the U.S. would enter the war in April 1917.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This letter has been authenticated by PSA/DNA and is accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity (LOA) with certification number AP07527. The signature has been verified based on slant, flow, pen pressure, and other historical characteristics, ensuring full confidence in its genuineness.

Closing Appeal:
An outstanding presidential document, this TLS by Woodrow Wilson bridges U.S. diplomatic history and World War I-era international relations. Authenticated by PSA/DNA and preserved in excellent condition, it is a superb acquisition for collectors of presidential, diplomatic, or wartime ephemera—offering both historical resonance and signature prestige.